Digital assets: three questions advisers need to be asking
Who can advise on digital assets, where can clients move them, and what can SARS see? A practical look at the questions advisers need to understand.
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The South African client is becoming increasingly global
International mobility and digital assets are adding new layers of complexity to how advisers approach residence, wealth structuring, and succession planning.
Building South Africa’s digital financial rails
The emergence of tokenised assets raises the question whether SA can develop trusted local infrastructure rather than rely on systems built elsewhere.
Your crypto could be lost when you die – even if it’s in your will
Estate planning for digital assets must address a critical practical problem: ensuring executors can find and access them without compromising security during your lifetime.
CPD deadline days away: MBSE highlights immediate-access course options
Professionals still have time to complete any outstanding hours, but they should avoid leaving enrolment to the weekend.
CPD deadline looms – make the final hours count where it matters
With 31 May approaching, advisers face a tighter window and higher stakes – choosing CPD that delivers practical value, not just compliance.
New CPD courses tackle crypto advice and real-world ombud lessons
MBSE launches two practical CPD programmes to help advisers meet crypto compliance requirements and learn from ombud rulings shaping the financial services industry.
Key fintech policy developments to watch in 2026
Regulatory initiatives across payments, digital assets, open finance and embedded finance are expected to progress this year.
Trust, not tech, will decide Africa’s digital-asset future
Research across five countries finds consumers prefer banks over crypto platforms, citing security, regulation, and protection from scams.
SARB adds crypto and stablecoins to new financial-stability risk category
Top domestic Bitcoin wallets moved nearly R63bn offshore since 2019, spurring the SARB and Treasury to develop a cross-border crypto transaction framework.
Absa partners with Ripple to offer cryptocurrency custody services in SA
The partnership positions Absa among South African banks exploring blockchain infrastructure, offering secure custody for cryptocurrencies.
SARS escalates crypto crackdown – how to advise clients
Whether clients are long-term holders of crypto or occasional traders, transparency now is better than an audit later.
High Court ruling on crypto exchange control suspended pending appeal
Until the appeal is resolved, the operation of the exchange control rules remains unchanged, and market participants should err on the side of compliance.
Cryptocurrencies outside Exchange Control Regulations, court rules
Legal experts anticipate a legislative response to plug the loophole and safeguard against large‐scale capital flight via digital assets.
Bitcoin adoption: increasingly part of my investment portfolio
Net cumulative purchases via pure Bitcoin ETFs have surged 2.5-fold since mid-March. This influx underscores growing institutional conviction in Bitcoin as a core portfolio allocation.
Should all tokens be equal in the crypto market?
As the regulatory framework develops, many questions remain – particularly around whether all tokens, from fungible coins to unique NFTs, will be regulated the same way.
Under-reported crypto income may lead to tax assessments on past profits
With SARS tightening crypto enforcement, taxpayers should review their past filings, ensure accurate reporting of crypto profits, and consider the Voluntary Disclosure Programme to avoid severe penalties and interest.
